The concept of The Blk Box came about after becoming frustrated by the endless amount of names that have become hashtags through the power of social media due to police brutality and similar situations:

Trayvon Martin.

Freddie Gray.

Korryn Gaines.

Oscar Grant.

Eric Garner.

Michael Brown Jr.

Philando Castile.

Alton Sterling.

Tamir Rice.

Sandra Bland… The list goes on.

After getting tired of tweeting #BlackLivesMatter and crying over viral videos detailing the moments leading up to black men and women being gunned down by police with the result of no justice, creator of The Blk BoxMonique Dee decided to use her talent, social media platforms and websites as a way to help build up her people and take much needed action. After going into communities, encouraging youth, and playing a leading role in Colin Kaepernick and Nessa’s Know Your Rights Camp for young adults, Monique has become obsessed with being a part of the solution. “We can hashtag names, shame internet trolls and post angry messages all day,” Monique says. “But until we start to uplift the black community and take back the power of the black dollar, all ‘black lives matter’ posts are irrelevant. MONEY TALKS.”

BE THE CHANGE.

Via Monique Dee:

“I’ve stressed, lost hair, and probably worked harder than I’ve ever worked IN MY LIFE for this box and platform. But I got tired of watching the news and getting pissed off and not doing anything about it except vent on social media.

The physical Blk Box is a product box built to expand and encourage the awareness of Black Owned Businesses. Our platforms are made to celebrate and promote black businesses, independence, and power. People always complain about not knowing where or how to support black owned businesses… Well here you go.” =)

The platform was built for EVERYONE to support black creators — You don’t have to be black to buy black.